Netflix’s live-action One Piece is widely regarded as a very faithful and successful adaptation, which is quite a rare sight. Eiichiro Oda’s close involvement with the series and the positive reception from fans are two very strong indicators of the former, while the fact that a third season is already in production speaks for the […]
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Alien: Earth has been playing a high-stakes game all along. Showrunner Noah Hawley has fleshed out the Alien franchise lore with a long-awaited look at the corporate oligarchy dystopia that planet Earth has become, a wider range of nightmarish monsters lurking out in the darkness of space, and more technological wonders that make humanity’s place […]
Image courtesy of Universal Pictures The past decade has been defined by the horror reboot, with studios relentlessly mining classic properties for a new generation of audiences. This trend has seen legacy franchises return in a major way, often with staggering success. David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy concluded its epic storyline, bringing Jamie Lee Curtis […]
Image courtesy of Prime Video The incredible success of The Boys on Prime Video is a testament to the power of a smart adaptation. Spawning a larger franchise that includes animated anthologies and university-set spinoffs, the series understood that a direct page-for-screen translation of the original comics would miss the point. Garth Ennis and Darick […]
WWE looked to put the finishing touches on the WrestlePalooza card with tonight’s Monday Night Raw, but it also looked to cement key character changes and introduce promising new feuds into the mix. While tonight’s Raw had a solid lineup of matches, it was the moments in between those matches that really stole the show, […]
Image Courtesy of Production I.G. Written by Ryosuke Takeuchi and illustrated by Hikaru Miyoshi, Jump SQ’s Moriarty the Patriot released its anime adaptation in 2020, and the series concluded with its second part in 2021. The unresolved questions in the ending were later revealed in the manga, which is still ongoing. The series has never […]
While Pokémon isn’t usually celebrated for its fashion, it’s a media franchise that has long succeeded in offering memorable character designs, which also include the outfits the characters wear in the show. These outfits communicate personality at a glance. Just like Ash’s simple cap-and-jacket combo signals a relatable kid, Gym leaders wear stylized clothes to […]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe boasts a series of inspired casting choices that seamlessly merged actor and character. For instance, Robert Downey Jr.’s pitch-perfect portrayal of Tony Stark, Chris Evans’ earnest rendition of Steve Rogers, and Scarlett Johansson’s enigmatic portrayal of Natasha Romanoff are widely regarded as the definitive versions of these characters. On the television […]
Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Marvel Comics superheroes are not always perfect, with characters like Hulk and Wolverine as examples of heroes known to lose control on occasion. However, while Wolverine can usually stop himself, Hulk has found himself needing to have his friends stop him more than once. It also isn’t just the rage-filled heroes […]
Image Courtesy of HBO Max The world of Matt Reeves’ The Batman expanded significantly with The Penguin, a crime drama tracking the rise of Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell) in Gotham’s underworld following the events of the first film. The series earned widespread critical acclaim for its performances, gritty tone, and powerful writing, positioning itself as […]